unit25

Question 1

verbose

Answer 1

Using more words than are needed; wordy.

Question 2

proverb

Answer 2

A brief, often-repeated statement that expresses a general truth or common observation.

Question 3

verbatim

Answer 3

In the exact words; word for word.

Question 4

verbiage

Answer 4

An excess of words, often with little content; wordiness.

Question 5

simile

Answer 5

A figure of speech, introduced by as or like, that makes a point of comparison between two things different in all other respects.

Question 6

assimilate

Answer 6

(1) To take in and thoroughly understand. (2) To cause to become part of a different society or culture.

Question 7

simulacrum

Answer 7

A copy, especially a superficial likeness or imitation.

Question 8

simulate

Answer 8

(1) To take on the appearance or effect of something, often in order to deceive. (2) To make a realistic imitation of something, such as a physical environment.

Question 9

transcend

Answer 9

To rise above the limits of; overcome, surpass.

Question 10

condescend

Answer 10

(1) To stoop to a level of lesser importance or dignity. (2) To behave as if superior.

Question 11

descendant

Answer 11

(1) One that has come down from another or from a common stock. (2) One deriving directly from a forerunner or original.

Question 12

ascendancy

Answer 12

Governing or controlling interest; domination.

Question 13

antonym

Answer 13

A word that means the opposite of some other word.

Question 14

eponymous

Answer 14

Of, relating to, or being the person for whom something is named.

Question 15

patronymic

Answer 15

Part of a personal name based on the name of one’s father or one of his ancestors.

Question 16

pseudonym

Answer 16

A name that someone (such as a writer) uses instead of his or her real name.

Question 17

conscription

Answer 17

Enforced enlistment of persons, especially for military service; draft.

Question 18

circumscribe

Answer 18

(1) To clearly limit the range or activity of something. (2) To draw a line around or to surround with a boundary.

Question 19

inscription

Answer 19

(1) Something permanently written, engraved, or printed, particularly on a building, coin, medal, or piece of currency. (2) The dedication of a book or work of art.

Question 20

proscribe

Answer 20

To forbid as harmful or unlawful; prohibit.

Question 21

fallacy

Answer 21

A wrong belief; a false or mistaken idea.

Question 22

fallacious

Answer 22

Containing a mistake; not true or accurate.

Question 23

fallibility

Answer 23

Capability of making mistakes or being wrong.

Question 24

infallible

Answer 24

(1) Not capable of being wrong or making mistakes. (2) Certain to work properly or succeed.

Question 25

soluble

Answer 25

(1) Able to be dissolved in a liquid, especially water. (2) Able to be solved or explained.

Question 26

absolution

Answer 26

The act of forgiving someone for their sins.

Question 27

dissolution

Answer 27

The act or process of breaking down or apart into basic components, as through disruption or decay.

Question 28

resolute

Answer 28

Marked by firm determination.

Question 29

hydraulic

Answer 29

(1) Relating to water; operated, moved, or brought about by means of water. (2) Operated by the resistance or pressure of liquid forced through a small opening or tube.

Question 30

dehydrate

Answer 30

(1) To remove water from. (2) To deprive of energy and zest.

Question 31

hydroelectric

Answer 31

Having to do with the production of electricity by waterpower.

Question 32

hydroponics

Answer 32

The growing of plants in nutrient solutions, with or without supporting substances such as sand or gravel.